2018 SZL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1721.6865 STD

YEARLY LOW

1357.9626 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1568.3580 STD

2018 SZL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 1721.6865. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 1357.9626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 363.7239 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1655.5956 to the December average rate of 1479.0365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1721.6865 was down 5.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 1818.8088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SZL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,608,432 STD

2017 Average 8,169,868 STD

Yearly Trough Low 6,789,813 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,818,619.49 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1703.8778

1403.4080

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1649.5020, compared to 1487.2139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 162.2881 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1649.5020

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1487.2139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 150.0508 STD (High: 1587.4015 / Low: 1437.3507). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 48.7929 STD (High: 1701.3678 / Low: 1652.5749).

August Spread (Volatile) ±150.0508

March Spread (Stable) ±48.7929

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 74.7838 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -74.7838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1676.3016) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1743.8597), the exchange rate shifted by -67.5581 (-3.87%).

2018 Avg (February) 1676.3016

2017 Avg (February) 1743.8597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1692.6394	1630.2940	1655.5956
February	1721.6865	1629.4736	1676.3016
March	1701.3678	1652.5749	1678.8386
April	1686.6025	1608.6019	1649.1525
May	1692.8420	1613.0464	1651.7574
June	1669.0129	1526.9697	1585.3666
July	1602.3159	1519.1238	1565.5233
August	1587.4015	1437.3507	1503.2310
September	1490.0985	1357.9626	1428.4472
October	1488.7087	1418.9937	1453.0780
November	1536.3694	1447.4790	1493.9676
December	1541.0395	1445.5957	1479.0365